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Culture
Unwrap these four gifts given to the city of San Antonio
These city gifts are way better than a Jelly of the Month Club membership.
December 24, 2025 03:00 AM
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Staff
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Culture
San Antonio’s summer reading list for adults
Get ready for a summer full of page turners — these books are geared toward adults and have proven to be popular in the Alamo City.
May 28, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
A tray of barbecue snacks from Burnt Bean Co. features crispy pork rinds, deviled eggs, spicy pickles, pimento cheese dip, a smoked sausage link, and glazed brisket slices. The food is arranged neatly on brown butcher paper over a white tray. Everything sits on a rustic wooden table.
Food
San Antonio’s top-ranked barbecue spots
Texas Monthly ranked a San Antonio-area spot as its No. 1 pick, with other local spots earning recognition on it’s “Best BBQ Joints” list.
May 27, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
An adult sits in the back of a double tube and a kid sits in the front, both with their hands in the air, as w lifeguard begins pushing the tube down a water slide.
Travel and Outdoors
17 ways to cool off this summer in San Antonio
Beat the South Texas heat at city pools, splash pads, and recreation areas.
May 23, 2025
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Adriana Christian
A heap of tomatoes and vegetation in a dark brown wooden bin outside.
City
The beginner’s guide to composting in San Antonio
We’re answering questions like “What is composting?” and “How do I compost in an apartment?”
May 21, 2025
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Nicholas Caballero
SATXtoday: Phil Hardberger Park Land Bridge
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31 parks in San Antonio
We’re highlighting the 31 best parks that San Antonio, TX has to offer — complete with Confluence Park, Denman Estate Park, and Tom Slick Park.
May 19, 2025
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Nicholas Caballero
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Culture
Spruce up your space with these San Antonio small businesses
Home improvement, but make it from a local small business.
May 7, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Culture
What do locals really call things in San Antonio?
Be honest with us, does anyone really call it the Alamo City outloud?
May 6, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
SATXtoday: Bexar County Court House
Culture
San Antonio toponymy: The origin of local place names
Ever wondered why it’s called Bexar County? We looked at why places in and around San Antonio are named what they’re named.
May 6, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Folks peruse outdoor stalls at The Weekend Market at Arbor Park in a parking lot.
Culture
Your favorite small business’ favorite small business
The small business community in San Antonio is rock solid.
May 5, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Culture
Taking a look back on 2 years of SATXtoday
Newsletter Editor Nicholas shares some of his favorite memories from his time at SATXtoday.
May 1, 2025
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Nicholas Caballero
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San Antonio parks are upping their game: Cuellar Park is next
For Alamo City park lovers, 2024-2025 has been a dream come true.
July 29, 2025
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Donna Provencher
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History
A brief history of San Antonio’s abandoned amusement parks
From Playland Park to Splashtown USA, these are the stuff of Alamo City legend.
July 24, 2025
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Donna Provencher
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The top-rated Chinese food restaurants in San Antonio
When the late-night snack urge strikes, here’s where to find fried dumplings.
July 22, 2025
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Donna Provencher
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Events
Lager than life: hot new beer fest rolls up at Roadmap Brewing Co.
Make new friends and raise the bar this weekend at this event with more than a dozen breweries from all over the country.
July 21, 2025
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Donna Provencher
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Events
Five theater shows you should see in San Antonio this weekend
From hit musicals to Oscar Wilde, the city’s theater scene has you covered
July 17, 2025
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Donna Provencher
A kid and an adult pet a stingray in a pool of water. There are two colorful slides in the background, and the camera is half-submerged in the water.
Play
30 Kid-friendly activities in San Antonio
We found the best kid-friendly activities in San Antonio, complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
July 16, 2025
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SATX: meadow brunch spot
Food
Our readers’ under-the-radar eats in San Antonio
We asked, you answered. Here are your hidden gems in SATX.
July 15, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
A large store with the words "Montgomery Ward" written across it on a bright, sunny day. Outside of the store are several bushes and a palm tree. Multiple clear windows show the inside of the store.
Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at a mall of San Antonio’s past — plus hope for the future.
July 14, 2025
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Adriana Christian
The pink El Camino sign is decorated with flowers, and a yellow brick path leads to the brightly colored interior of the park.
Food
Dine local this weekend to support Hill Country flood relief efforts
Make donations or grab a bite where proceeds will benefit those impacted.
July 10, 2025
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Donna Provencher
City editor Iván holds up "The House on Mango Street" with a "Love Your Local" bookmark.
City
Where would you put an outdoor library in San Antonio?
The concept is taking over South Korea’s capital city. We’re thinking about where we’d copy it in SATX.
July 9, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell